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AK62 YXX

2012 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,429 mi
Last recorded98,429 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 98,429 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 82,553 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 75,166 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,200 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 61,543 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 57,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 49,406 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 48,120 miles

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 30 Oct 2018 48,120 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,647 miles

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 7 Nov 2017 39,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,185 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 20,298 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AK62 YXX is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK62 YXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 YXX registered?

AK62 YXX is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is AK62 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 YXX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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